AWE

Everyone around was in awe—all those wonders and signs done through the apostles! And all the believers lived in a wonderful harmony, holding everything in common. They sold whatever they owned and pooled their resources so that each person’s need was met. (Acts 2:43-45 MSG)  

Awe. A feeling of reverential respect mixed with awe or wonder. Noun

I am of the opinion that we, the church, have lost our Awe of God!  I am no different.  I casually place Him in my Sunday morning/daily devotion compartment.  All the while, even His creation screams He Is So Much More Than This!  This is the cry of my heart.  To be enveloped by His majesty and to be silenced in awe of Him.

Life Never Takes a Breath

   

For some of you, the business of taking your children to school has begun.  Fall is right around the corner and, before you know it, the holiday flurry will begin.  Life never takes a breath.  We move with it, at times against it, at the speed of sound.  Days slip into weeks...months...and years. 

Parenting is the toughest, yet most important job we will ever do.  Yet, we rarely take the time to prioritize and set goals as a family.  We set goals for jobs, churches, schools, etc. but rarely for our own children.

Take some time to ask God what His plans are for your family and your children.)  Begin to set priorities and goals.  Set markers to measure those goals.  Work in tandem with God as a family.  You can even make your Preschoolers a part of this as you pray, out loud, asking Him to show you how to parent them.   You don’t need Map Quest, turn for turn directions.  Only the outline and 

vision He holds for you and your precious family.  Remember, He was the one who brought you together; who knitted your children in their mother’s womb (Psalm 139.)

As most of you know, my children (19 and 28) are grown and on their own.  I would give anything to tuck them into bed and say one more prayer with them.  We can’t get one moment back. 

Enjoy each one to the fullest! 

Diane Losea; Preschool Ministry Coordinator